Submission: August 30, 2020
Registration: August 28, 2020
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Aconcagua, Argentina
Prizes: Please see details below
Type: Open
Quechua Architecture Competition, Q.A.C., welcomes all participants to take part in this challenge which consists in presenting and developing a project that explores diverse fields of thinking and design. The challenge for this occasion is “Aconcagua Mountain Glamping”. Feeling on top of the world has been accomplished by few human beings. Mountaineering is an extreme activity where you defy nature testing your body at the limit and even risking your life. In this process architecture has gained an important role connecting humans and nature to ease this interaction. From the base of the mountain to the summit, architecture has the role of protecting visitors through the journey.
Climbing a mountain is a ritual for many; the process of arriving at the site, overpassing nature to the base camp, remaining at the refuge, and preparing the expedition to the summit are some of the challenges that every mountaineer faces. Every designer will be challenged to
bring their imagination to the limit to accomplish this competition. On this occasion, we select the highest point in South America where its natural conditions and position is a matter of study for designers in the selected site: Mendoza, Argentina.
Q.A.C. thanks and admires all designers who are willing to take the challenge.
Schedules – Calendar:
Competition Announcement
July 25th
Giveaway Registration week
July 13th – July 19th (h 00:30 GMT-5)
Competition Starts
July 20th (h 00:30 GMT-5)
Material Submission Deadline
August 30th (h 23:30 GMT-5)
Jury Meeting
August 31st
Results Announce
October 1st
Fees:
Early registration Period – 15 USD + VAT
July 20th (h 00:30 GMT-5)
August 10th (h 00:30 GMT-5)
Regular registration Period – 20 USD + VAT
August 10th (h 00:30 GMT-5)
August 26th (h 23:30 GMT-5
Late registration Period – 25 USD + VAT
August 26th (h 23:30 GMT-5)
August 28th (h 23:30 GMT-5)
Juries:
Fredy Massad – Argentina – QUT Ediciones
Rafael Gómez Moriana – Canada – ArqEstructura
Mauricio Luzuriaga – Ecuador – Mauricio Luzuriaga Architects
Carolina Rodas – Ecuador – Rama Studio
Josep Ferrando – España – Josep Ferrando Architecture
Interdisciplinary jury:
Gustavo Cevallos – Ecuador – Mountain Adventures
